Title

Taoist monks find new role as environmentalists

Description

This article details the efforts of Taoist leaders in China to incorporate sustainability in Taoist temples and promote a culture of environmentalism. Since 2006, the Daoist Ecological Protection Network has gained the support of 120 temples who have converted to the use of solar panels and biofuels. Taoist monks noticed many people to be ignorant towards their environmental impact, living a life of hyper-materialism. Monks wanted to help educate society about the actions that can be taken to ameliorate environmental issues both at the temples and in daily life. This pursuit is driven by a fundamental belief in Taoism to live in harmony with nature, a value that could have large impacts on society if adopted.

Date

03/30/2017

Creator(s)

Denise Hruby

Denomination

Daoism

Audience

All audiences/General public

Rights

This information and image were accessed at https://chinadialogue.net/en/nature/9669-taoist-monks-find-new-role-as-environmentalists/ on 02/12/2024. The image's original source is noted as "Thomas Cristofoletti for Sixth Tone".

Issues

Mindfulness & Simplicity

Restoration